Your partner will tell you about their life for as long as they can. Don’t interrupt or ask questions until they finish, but instead just tick off the topics below that they mention. When they can’t think of anything more to say ask them other questions, e.g. the topics below that they haven’t talked about.
Birth
Early childhood
Pre-school education
Primary school (= Elementary school)
Secondary school (= Middle school/ Junior high school/ High school)
Further education
Certificates, tests and exams
Other studies
Homes
Family and other relationships
Travels
Jobs
Achievements
Major life events
Things you are proud of
Major changes in your life
Injuries
Most memorable childhood/ university experience
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Discussion questions
What kinds of things could people name as their major achievements?
What things count as major life events for most people? Does this change from culture to culture? What vocabulary is associated with each one?
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